Letter to editor on "Effects of a high-force hip lateral distraction mobilization in individuals with hip-related groin pain: a randomized controlled trial".

A double-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted. Thirty-five individuals with hip-related groin pain were randomized into an experimental group (EG) or a sham group (SG). Both groups performed four sessions (two per week) over two consecutive weeks. The primary outcomes were pain intensity and passive hip ROM. The secondary outcomes were muscle function, physical function, QoL, and self-perceived improvement. Data were collected at baseline and post-treatment.

Results

Significant between-group differences in favor of EG were found at post-treatment forpain intensity (in the last week, in sport activities, and in pain provocation tests); peak asymptomatic force and peak force in the squeeze test; passive hip ROM (except for adduction); physical function (sport and recreation and participation physical activities); QoL; and self-perceived improvement.

Conclusion

High-force hip lateral distraction mobilization was more effective than sham hiplateral distraction mobilization for improving pain intensity, force in the squeeze test, passivehip ROM, physical function, and QoL in individuals with hip-related groin pain.